It is not enough that Israel is accused of “occupying” land restored
to the country in 1967. An Indian MP charges Israel – and Russia –
are taking over villages in Goa.

Indian Congress member Rajya Sabha Shantaram Naik said
Tuesday, "Russians and Israelis have occupied certain villages in a
manner which cannot be called ideal tourism, and they indulge in
business activities in violation of the laws of the land, including
Foreign Exchange Management Act," according to the Times of India´s
Economic Times website.

Naik spoke at a students´ convention, where he added, "Goa´s precious
lands needs to be protected and we cannot allow any Goan village to
be called ´Israel Village´ or ´Russian Village´.’”

He was referring to beaches in North Goa that are popular for
tourists, particularly Israeli, many of whom remain and begin
businesses.

Indian authorities several years ago investigated real estate deals
along the coast, allegedly funded by Russian mafia operatives.